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Hi,
I came across these links.
1. [URL='https://www.bluecrossma.org/medical-policies/sites/g/files/csphws2091/files/acquiadam-assets/070%20Implantable%20Cardioverter%20Defibrillator%20prn.pdf']https... [ Read More ]
Hi! My take on this one based on the ICD-10-CM guidelines and conventions in the tabular is that you would code the K70.30 for the alcoholic cirrhosis without ascites and the F10.20 for alcohol depend... [ Read More ]
Hello All,
I am a coder in training, and I have been having a hard time wrapping my head around the F-codes. I am struggling a lot with F10-F19, specifically when to use F1_.10 (___ abuse/dependence/... [ Read More ]
I need clarification please! When I was trained I was told PVD as a DM complication RAF score is reduced compared to if PVD wasn't a DM complication. Is this true? If patient only has one diabetic com... [ Read More ]
I need clarification please! When I was trained I was told PVD as a DM complication RAF score is reduced compared to if PVD wasn't a DM complication. Is this true? If patient only has one diabetic com... [ Read More ]
I need clarification please! When I was trained I was told PVD as a DM complication RAF score is reduced compared to if PVD wasn't a DM complication. Is this true? If patient only has one diabetic com... [ Read More ]
[b]Shwachman Diamond Syndrome[/b]
[QUOTE="emonet01, post: 450293, member: 136057"]Does anyone have experience coding Schwachman *Diamond Syndrome. I have come up with at least 3 different codes and I... [ Read More ]
[b]MIPS help for small practices, funded by CMS![/b]
Happy New Year to all!
If you need assistance in navigating the "MIPS/MACRA" sea of information, take advantage of your state's QIN-QIO. Here's t... [ Read More ]
To answer my own question...
I was thinking too hard ;)
Subtract beginning measurement from ending measurement.
Beginning wound measurement: 9x8x4= 288
Ending wound measurement: 9x10x7 = 630
630-288= ... [ Read More ]
I need clarification on how to calculate the debridement of a sacral ulcer. The surgeon did not specify the total amount of debrided tissue, but he did give the before and after wound sizes;
"Pre deb... [ Read More ]
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Former MedPAC commissioner cites agencies high profit margins. Home health agencies HHAs have been making a lot of noise to push back on the proposed rate cuts for 2024 and a Senate hearing has added ... [ Read More ]
Code descriptor revisions are about time. After the extensive changes CPT made to the evaluation and management EM codes and guidelines over the last few years youll be relieved to know that the EM ch... [ Read More ]
DOCUCON provides answers and solutions for CDI specialists and those considering a CDI career. AAPC concluded its clinical documentation improvement CDI conference DOCUCON today. Healthcare business p... [ Read More ]